Jennifer Grey Biography
Jennifer Grey is an acclaimed American Actress known came to prominence in 1986 for her role as Jeanie Bueller in the teen comedy film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Later, in 1987, she portrayed Frances “Baby” Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing.
Some of her television work includes Red Dawn (1984), The Cotton Club (1984), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), Bounce (2000), Redbelt (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), In Your Eyes (2014), Duck Duck Goose (2018), and Bittersweet Symphony (2019). Currently, she portrays Janelle in the ongoing ABC’s ”The Conners”.
10 Quick Facts About Jennifer Grey
Here is a list of 10 facts about Grey
- Name: Jennifer Grey
- Age: 64 Years Old
- Birthday: March 26
- Zodiac: Aries
- Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Not Available
- Net Worth: $10 million
Jennifer Grey Age
Grey is 64 years old, she was born on March 26, 1960, in Manhattan, New York, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on March 26th every year. Her introduction to the world sign is Aries.
Jennifer Grey Height
Jennifer Grey stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches(1.60 m).
Jennifer Grey Weight
Grey weighs 132 Ibs (60 kg).
Early Life and Education
Grey was born on March 26, 1960, in Manhattan, New York, in the United States. Her paternal grandfather was a musician and comedian Mickey Katz. Her parents both came from Jewish families. Grey attended the Dalton School, a private school in Manhattan where she studied dance and acting, and where she met her best friend, actress Tracy Pollan.
Rise to Fame
Grey gained worldwide fame for starring as Frances “Baby” Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), which made her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her other feature films include Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), Bounce (2000), Redbelt (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), In Your Eyes (2014), Duck Duck Goose (2018), Bittersweet Symphony (2019), Red Dawn (1984), and The Cotton Club (1984).
Jennifer Grey Family, Parents
Grey was born in New York City as the daughter of former actress/singer Jo Wilder (mother), and stage and Academy Award-winning screen actor Joel Grey (father). Her paternal grandfather was comedian and musician Mickey Katz. Grey’s parents both came from Jewish families.
Jennifer Grey Siblings
Grey has a brother named James Katz or Chef James. He is a chef. However, nothing much is known about him since he has kept his life away from the public eye.
Jennifer Grey Husband
Grey was married to her husband Clark Gregg, an actor and director. They tied the knot on July 21, 2001. She once shared the screen with her husband in the film, ‘The Road To Christmas’ in 2006. The couple has one daughter Stella Gregg born on December 3, 2001.
Nonetheless, Jennifer had a brief relationship with actor Michael J. Fox and journalist George Stephanopoulos. Unfortunately, Grey and Clark’s marriage hit the rock, and as a result, the duo announced their divorce on July 3, 2020.
Jennifer Grey Children
Grey together with her ex-husband Clark Gregg co-parents their daughter, Stella Gregg born on December 3, 2001.
Jennifer Grey Net Worth
Jennifer Grey’s net worth is estimated at $3 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Grey has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Jennifer Grey
Here are some interesting facts you should know about Jennifer Grey.
Jennifer Grey Bio.
- Full Names: Jennifer Elise-Alice Grey
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Available
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Aries.
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1960
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
- Birthday: March 26
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 34-24-32 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches(1.60 m)
- Weight: 132 Ibs (60 kgs)
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Shoe Size: 7(US)
- Breast Size: 34 inches
- Waist Size: 24 inches
- Hip Size: 32 inches
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Joel Grey
- Mother: Jo Wilder Brower)
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): James Katz
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Husband/Spouse: Was married to Clark Gregg
- Dating/Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: DaughterStella Gregg
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 million
- Salary: Not Available
- Source of Income: Actress
Dancing With The Stars
Grey was a contestant on season eleven of Dancing With the Stars. She partnered with professional dancer Derek Hough and the two won making Derek Hough the first contestant to win the competition three times.
Accident
On August 5, 1987, Jennifer suffered a severe whiplash in a car accident in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, while vacationing with actor Matthew Broderick; whom she began dating in semi-secrecy during the filming of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
The accident occurred when Broderick, at the wheel of a rented BMW, crossed into the wrong lane and collided head-on with a Volvo driven by a local mother and daughter, Margaret Doherty, 63, and Anna Gallagher, 28; who died instantly in the accident.
Matthew Broderick was later convicted of careless driving and fined $175. Jennifer’s spinal cord was compressed and her surgeon placed a titanium plate in her neck to stabilize it.
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